Lexus RX300 (MCU15). Service manual - part 23

QUARTER PANEL (CUT)

REMOVAL

1.

Cut and join the parts at the locations as
shown above.

2.

Replace the fuel filler opening lid at the same
time as the quarter panel.

Cut and Join
Location

Fuel Filler
Opening Lid

— 22

— 27

— 21

— 10

Cut and Join Location
(Cut Location for Supply Parts)

[Cut and Join Location]

140 mm

145 mm

[Cut and Join Location]

— 9

Cut and Join
Location

BODY PANEL REPLACEMENT

RE-38

mm

in.

140
145

5.51
5.71

2.

Bend a part of the body lower back panel and
removed the quarter panel.

— 2

— 7

— 2

— 2

— 2

— 5

BODY PANEL REPLACEMENT

RE-39

1.

Before temporarily installing the new parts,
apply body sealer to the wheel arch.

HINT:
1)

Apply body sealer about 5 mm (0.20 in.) from
the flange, avoiding any oozing.

2)

Apply sealer evenly, about 3 – 4 mm (0.12 –
0.16 in.) in diameter.

3)

For other sealing points, refer to section AR.

2.

Temporarily install the new parts and check
the fit of the rear door, back door and rear
combination light.

3.

After installing the new parts, apply foamed
materials.

Body Sealer

about 5 mm

A –  A
[Foamed Material
Application Areas]

Butt Weld

Butt Weld

A

A

B

B

Body Sealer

Butt Weld

B –  B
[Foamed Material
Application Areas]

— 36

— 13

— 28

— 12

— 22

BODY PANEL REPLACEMENT

RE-40

INSTALATION

mm

in.

5

0.20

4.

Attach the fuel filler opening lid by rivets to
the quarter panel.

HINT:
1)

Use water proof rivets.

2)

Refer to the introduction when installation re-
ivets.

Fuel Filler
Opening Lid

Waterproof Rivet

— 2

— 7

— 2

— 2

— 2

— 5

BODY PANEL REPLACEMENT

RE-41